​One of the Most Important Reasons for the Decline of the Zhou

question 59

Multiple Choice

​One of the most important reasons for the decline of the Zhou Dynasty was

• A)​inability to fight off incursions of nomadic attackers.
• B)​loss of the Mandate of Heaven following extensive flooding, causing famine and death.
• C)​loss of centralization
• D)​rebellion against goverment control of key commodities like salt.
• E)​rise of rival religious clans.

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